FTW!
Daily Smoothie FTW!
Like most people, there are some daily habits I struggle with. However, making a healthy smoothie every day is not one of them. I’ve been tracking this and it is safe to say I’ve had a smoothie most days for about the past 15 years.
Here is the usual ingredients of my daily concoction:
- 6 ounces of organic carrot turmeric juice
- 6 ounces of filtered water
- 1 organic banana
- 1 large handful of organic leafy greens
- Approximately 100 grams of organic wild frozen blueberries (Trader Joes, natch)
- Approximately 40 grams of organic frozen broccoli tops (also TJs)
- 1 packet of AG1 green powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic ground flax seed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic hemp protein powder (Anthony’s Organics)
- 6 grams of creatine
- Either 1 tablespoon of organic peanut butter OR 1 raw organic garlic clove
I assume most people would think this tastes disgusting. I know my daughter does. I love it.
The exact ingredients have evolved over the years a bit, but this recipe has been locked in for at least 4 years at this point.
I almost always have it between 4:15 and 6:15 pm. Dinner is separate. I try to be done with any food by 7 every night and don’t break my fast the next day till roughly 11:30, depending on what day it is and when I can start my lunch at work.
Bottoms up!
Recent Book Haul FTW!
The world is going crazy so I decided to indulge in some book buying. The pile is from a trip to Powell’s, a mecca for Portland book lovers. Six of the eight were used and heavily discounted. The two in the second picture were newer books I got online and are newer releases. All in all, a satisfying haul.
Here is a link to a review of Beckert’s book on capitalism.
Here is a link to a short review of the great Bertrand Russell’s book.
Finally, here is a link to a review of the Sherman biography.
Organic Purple Yams FTW
The latest habit I’ve adopted is a bit of a weird one. For the past few weeks, I’ve eaten one organic purple sweet potato just about every day. I heard a doctor mention it on a podcast and it was the one ‘superfood’ I haven’t heard much about. I figured I’d give it a shot. Now, I don’t really cook. I’m not very good at it and I don’t enjoy spending time doing it. However, cooking up a purple yam is pretty simple. Poke some holes in it with a knife or fork, throw ‘em into the toaster oven at 400 (I usually cook 3 or 4 at time) and 40 minutes later you’re ready to eat. I keep it simple and add two tablespoons of organic extra virgin olive oil and a little salt and I’m good to go. I mash it up and chow down. I’ve been extremely satisfied and don’t anticipate stopping this new diet habit. I’m already seeing a bit of a reduction in weight, which I chalk up to the fact that the potato fills me up (I’ve usually just had my daily smoothie) and I don’t eat anything else with it. For someone who wants to eat and doesn’t like cooking, this has been a nice win.
The main health benefits from eating purpple sweet potatoes comes from the anthocyanins, which are what make the potato purple. They are also found in cabbage and blueberries and are powerful antioxidants. Purple sweet potatoes are also apparently loaded with fiber, vitamins (especially A and C), potassium, and manganese. Finally, they’re not that expensive.
#winning
